Events in or around Helston

Annual Events in Helston

Helston Flora / Furry DayEvery May (Usually on the 8th May unless this is a Sunday))

Helstonians dance through the streets in this annual festival known locally as Furry Day.
A series of dances take place throughout the town
Morning Dance starts at the Guildhall at 7am
The Hal-an-Tow starts on St John's Bridge at 8.30am
The Hal-an-Tow another integral part of the day re-enacts the battle of good against evil.
The Children's Dance starts from Wendron Street at 9.40am
The Midday Dance starts from the Guildhall at 12 midday
The Evening Dance starts from the Guildhall at 5pm
Also street stalls, a fair and more.

Freedom of Helston ParadeEvery June

Annual parade of sailors from RNAS Culdrose when they exercise their right to march through the streets of Helston with swords drawn, bayonets fixed, drums beating, bands playing and colours flying in accordance with the grant of the Freedom of the Borough of Helston which was given in 1958.

The Town Mayor of Helston inspects the parade and then takes the Salute at the Guildhall accompanied by the Captain of the Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose and Members of the Town Council.

Farmers Markets in Helston

Country Market
The Guildhall, Helston TR13 8ST
Every Friday
From 8am to1pm
Contact Jacky Andrew
Email: swanpoolvilla@waitrose.com
Locally produced cakes, preserves, eggs, vegetables and seasonal fruit and plants. Anyone with an allotment or garden surplus is welcome to sell through the Country Market.